Million Dollar Bet On David Copperfield Film
Hollywood bets one million dollars on public reception of David Copperfield on screen. Dan Thomas notes the project’s complexity and potential industry-wide impact as Selznick argues classics will succeed if treated faithfully.
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David Copperfield Film Takes Dickens Portrait in Hollywood
The 1935 MGM production of David Copperfield advances with Selznick guiding casting in England, sourcing props, scripts, and period details. Hugh Walpole helps adapt dialogue while George Cukor directs. Freddie Bartholomew wins the boy David role after extensive tests as Laughton exits Micawber.
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London
Hugh Walpole
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Hollywood
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Dover
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Agnes
Lionel Barrymore
Old Dan Peggotty
Edna May Oliver
Aunt Betsey
Lewis Stone
Mr. Wickheld
Madge Evans
Roland Young
Uriah Heep
Maureen O'Sullivan
Elizabeth Allan
Mrs. Copperfield
Basil Rathbone
Mr. Murdstone
Hugh Williams
J. Steerforth
Herbert Mundin
Barkis
Jean Cadell
Mrs. Micawber
Mr. Dick
Elsa Lanchester
Crickett
New York
Lawton
United States
Canada
Cukor
Laughton
Micawber
Mr. Wichfield
Frank Lawton
W. C. Fields
Mr. Micawber
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